US20120223834A1 - Tracking and monitoring system - Google Patents
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A tracking and monitoring system for monitoring children in a park includes a child tracking device that is associated with each of the children. A guardian tracking device is assigned to a guardian of the child and associated with the child tracking device. The locations of the devices are monitored. Alerts can be generated based upon a distance between the child and guardian tracking devices exceed a threshold.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 61/448,104 filed Mar. 1, 2011 and 61/475,740 filed Apr. 15, 2011.
- The present invention relates generally to tracking devices.
- Due to the large areas and large crowds, many visitors to amusement parks or theme parks have at one time or another lost their child. Even a brief separation can cause great anxiety for the parents. The size of the park and the large crowds even make it difficult for park employees to find a lost child quickly.
- A tracking and monitoring system for monitoring children in a park includes a child tracking device that is associated with each of the children. A guardian tracking device is assigned to a guardian of the child and associated with the child tracking device. The locations of the devices are monitored. Alerts can be generated based upon a distance between the child and guardian tracking devices exceed a threshold.
- These and other features of the application can be best understood from the following specification and drawings, the following of which is a brief description.
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FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a tracking device according a first embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 1B is an enlarged view of the two ends of the watchband ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 2A is an enlarged view of two ends of an alternate watchband. -
FIG. 2B illustrates the watchband ofFIG. 2A in a locked position. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an alternate tracking device. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a third alternate tracking device. -
FIG. 5 is a schematic of a tracking and monitoring system including one of the tracking devices ofFIGS. 1-4 . -
FIG. 6 illustrates a tracking device according to a fourth alternate embodiment. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a tracking device according to a fifth alternate embodiment. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a tracking device according to a sixth alternate embodiment. -
FIG. 9 illustrates an alternate lock that can be used in the tracking device ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 10 illustrates a second alternate lock that can be used in the tracking device ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 11 illustrates a third alternate lock that can be used in the tracking device ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 12 schematically illustrates a locking mechanism that can be used in the locks ofFIGS. 8-11 . -
FIG. 13 illustrates a tracking device according to a seventh alternate embodiment. -
FIG. 14 illustrates a tracking device according to an eighth alternate embodiment. -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a tracking device according to a ninth alternate embodiment and a key for use with the tracking device. -
FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of a portion of the tracking device ofFIG. 15 , showing the lock. -
FIG. 17 is a schematic view of the tracking device ofFIG. 15 , showing some of the interior components. -
FIG. 18 is a bottom perspective view of the tracking device ofFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 19 is a schematic of a tracking and monitoring system for use in a park. -
FIG. 1A is a perspective view of atracking device 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Thetracking device 10 includes awatch body 12 having a watch display, such as watch face 14 (watch display could also be a digital display). Awatchband 16 is connected to thewatch body 12 and is selectively closable by afastening system 18. Thefastening system 18 includes a firstcurved bar 20 and secondcurved bar 22 pivotably connected and connecting a first connectinglink 25 and a second connectinglink 30. A first connectinglink 25 includes a pair ofhooks 24 extending therefrom. Thehooks 24 are selectively lockable by keyway 26. Thehooks 24 are also receivable withinapertures 28 on the second connectinglink 30. - The
watch body 12 is fully functional as a watch, including watch hands on awatch face 14. Alternatively, digital watches could also be provided in any of the embodiments shown in this application. Thewatch body 12 further includes an optional “panic” or “help”button 32 that is recessed into thebody 12. - Referring to
FIG. 1B , inside the first connectinglink 25, thehooks 24 are pivotable on (or pivotable with) ashaft 40 and are biased toward a locked position bysprings 42. Thehooks 24 are biased downwardly by thesprings 42 and can be selectively released bycams 46 rotatable by thekeyway 26. Thesecond connector link 30 includesapertures 28 into which thehooks 24 can be received and to which thehooks 24 are latched. When thehooks 24 are inserted into theapertures 28 and thekeyway 26 is rotated to the lock position, thesprings 42 bias thehooks 24 downwardly, thereby locking thehooks 24 in theapertures 28 and locking thefirst connector link 25 to thesecond connector link 30. In this position, thetracking device 10 cannot be removed from the user's wrist. Thekeyway 26 can be rotated such that thecams 46 push thehooks 24 upwardly, thereby releasing thehooks 24 from theapertures 28 so that they can be removed from theapertures 28 and the first connectinglink 25 can be separated from the second connectinglink 30 and thetracking device 10 can be removed. -
FIGS. 2A and 2B show an alternate connection mechanism. Afirst connector link 25 a is connected to asecond connector link 30 a by a rotatingkeyway 26 a. Ahook 24 a rotates inside thefirst connector link 25 a upward rotation of thekeyway 26 a. Thehooks 24 a is received within an aperture (not visible) in thesecond connector link 30 a, thereby rendering thewatchband 16 a irremovable from the user. Thewatchband 16 a can then be removed by unlocking thesecond connector link 30 a from thefirst connector link 25 a by rotation of thekeyway 26 a. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a third embodiment of atracking device 10 b. Awatch body 12 b includes two pair of spaced apart prongs 13 b connected by acrossbar 15 b. Aflexible braided cable 17 b is connected to eachcrossbar 15 b. Thecable 17 b andcrossbar 15 b are hidden inside another (or other material) watchband 16 b. The connection between the two watchband halves may be as indicated inFIG. 1A andFIG. 1B . Anadjustment mechanism 19 b is also provided. Theadjustment mechanism 19 b is similar to known watchband mechanisms in which a lever clamps down onto the watchband halves. However, in thetracking device 10 b, thelever 21 b is retained by a fastener, such as anAllen screw 23 b. Thus, adjustment of thewatchband 16 b can be provided, but thewatchband 16 b cannot be adjusted while the user is wearing thetracking device 10 b. Again thetracking device 10 b is connected and disconnected similar to theconnection system 18 ofFIGS. 1A and 1B . -
FIG. 4 illustrates another embodiment of thetracking device 10 c. In this embodiment, a flexible metal band or braidedcable 17 c is connected directly to thewatch body 12 c, such as by welding, soldering, or other permanent connection. Thecable 17 c is hidden within the leather (or other material)band 16 c such that thetracking device 10 c appears to be an ordinary watch. Thewatchband 16 c is connected and disconnected according to any of the connection systems ofFIGS. 1-3 . -
FIG. 5 is a schematic illustrating a tracking and monitoring system in which thetracking device 10 can be used. Thetracking device 10 can be any of thetracking devices FIGS. 1-4 or any suitable variation. Thetracking device 10 includes locating circuitry 50 (such as GPS receiver or cell phone circuitry whose location is determined by cell towers 60). Thetracking device 10 may further includecommunication circuitry 52, such as cell phone or other wireless data transmission circuitry. Thetracking device 10 further includes awatch function 54, such that thetracking device 10 operates and appears as a normal watch. Thetracking device 10 may optionally include ahealth monitoring circuit 56, such as for monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, blood sugar and stress. This health related information can be used to either trigger a communication or can be periodically transmitted from the tracking device viacommunication circuitry 52, or can be retrieved via thecommunication circuitry 52. Thehealth monitoring circuit 56 also ensures that thetracking device 10 is secured to the user, in that thehealth monitoring circuit 56 sends a signal to theserver 64 when health signals cannot be measured (i.e. no heartbeat, no blood pressure, no temperature, etc), thereby indicating that the user may have removed the tracking device. - The
tracking device 10 further includes a panic orhelp button 32, with which the user can request assistance by initiating communication via thecommunication circuitry 52, which automatically transmits the location of thetracking device 10 as determined by the locating circuitry 50 (if the location of thetracking device 10 has not already been determined directly by the cell towers 60), and optionally health related information to acell tower 60 or other external communication circuitry (including wi-fi, or other data communication protocalls). Thecell tower 60 is in communication with acentral server 64. Thecentral server 64 is equipped to monitor thousands of such tracking devices over a large area. The identification of the individual wearing the tracking device is stored in the server 63 and associated with that particular tracking device. Health information, contact information, historical information are all stored onserver 64 and associated with that individual'stracking device 10.Satellites 58 also communicate with trackingdevice 10, including the locatingcircuitry 50 and optionally thecommunication circuitry 52. - In use, if an individual is reported missing by their family, the
server 64 can track the location of the individual'stracking device 10 and report that location to the family or to the authorities. The operators monitoring theserver 64 can also track the health status of the individual wearing thetracking device 10 and report this to the family members or other authorities. - In some situations, if the individual wearing the
tracking device 10 becomes lost or otherwise is in need of assistance, they either can press the help orpanic button 32 which will initiate a call for help to thecentral server 64. -
FIG. 6 illustrates atracking device 10 d according to a fourth alternate embodiment. In thetracking device 10 d, a locatingcircuitry 50 is hidden inside abody 12 of thetracking device 10 d (or alternatively, inside the band 16). Thetracking device 10 d is substantially similar to the tracking device 10 a ofFIGS. 1A and 1B , except that there is no watch face or display and thetracking device 10 d is just a bracelet. Other variations are possible, but theband 16 andfastening system 18 may be as shown in the embodiment ofFIGS. 1A and 1B . -
FIG. 7 illustrates atracking device 10 e according to a fifth alternate embodiment. Locatingcircuitry 50 is hidden inside of thetracking device 10 e (in this embodiment, inside the band 16). Thetracking device 10 e is substantially similar to the tracking device 10 a ofFIG. 3 , except that there is nowatch 12 b and thetracking device 10 d is just a bracelet. Other variations are possible, but theband 16 b andfastening system 19 b may be as shown in the embodiment ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 8 illustrates atracking device 10 f according to a sixth alternate embodiment. Locatingcircuitry 50 is hidden inside of thetracking device 10 f, in this embodiment, inside alock 70. Thelock 70 may also conceal acommunication circuit 52. Thelock 70 includes aU-shaped portion 72 that is retractable and pivotable relative to the body of thelock 70, similar to known padlocks. Thelock 70 is selectively operated by a key-way 26 f, again, in a manner similar to known padlocks. In this embodiment, thelock 70 connects toeyelets 68 that are welded or otherwise permanently secured to acable 17 b, which is hidden in aband 69, in a manner similar toFIG. 3 . Theband 69 could be leather or other material, which is fashionable and hides thecable 17 b, which prevents theband 69 from being cut. -
FIGS. 9-11 show alternate locks 70 a, 70 b and 70 c. All of thelocks -
FIG. 12 schematically illustrates one of the locks, such aslock 70. Generally, alatch 74 selectively is latched to theU-shaped portion 72 by operation of the key-way 26 f with a key 76. Many such locks are known in existing padlocks and any design could be used. -
FIG. 13 illustrates a seventh alternate embodiment of atracking device 10 g. In this example, thelock 78 is simply a lock with a retractableU-shaped portion 79 and a key-way 26 f. Thelock 78 selectively secures the twoeyelets 68, which are secured to thecable 17 b hidden within aband 80, as before. However, in thistracking device 10 g, the locatingcircuitry 50 is hidden inside theband 80, as is thecommunication circuit 52. -
FIG. 14 illustrates atracking device 10 h according to an eighth alternate embodiment. In this embodiment, thelock 78 connects tolinks 80 of a bracelet, necklace, anklet, etc. The tracking hardware (e.g. the locatingcircuitry 50 andcommunication circuit 52 of the preceding Figures) may be incorporated in one of thelinks 80 a and/or may be incorporated in acharm 82 a, where it will blend in withother charms 82 connected to thelinks 80. - In any of the above embodiments, the tracking device could comprise simply a
communication circuit 52, which can be tracked by triangulation from cell towers, using known technology. In that manner, referring toFIG. 5 , theserver 64 would determine the location of the tracking device directly (i.e. without necessity of communicating the location from the tracking device). -
FIGS. 15-18 illustrate atracking device 10 i according to a ninth embodiment, which is similar to the previous embodiments described above. Thetracking device 10 i includes aband 16 i having acable 17 i inside to resist cutting. Thetracking device 10 i includes locatingcircuitry 50,communication circuitry 52, and thehealth monitoring circuit 56. Thecommunication circuitry 52 includes local communication protocols (e.g. Bluetooth, wi-fi, etc) together with (optionally) the longer range (e.g. cell tower, satellite, etc) communication protocols. Thetracking device 10 i includes akeyway 26 i for operating the lock. The key 90 may be provided as retractable into akey body 92, either by pivoting into a recess in thekey body 92, or telescoping in and out of thekey body 92. Alternatively, thekey body 92 could be a metal tube, to reduce the size of thekey body 92. Thetracking device 10 i also includes an activatable alert, such as a light (flashing or activated) and/or a particular sound (e.g. a voice requesting park personnel to be contacted) and/or vibration. The alert can be activated by the tracking servers either automatically and/or by authorized personnel. - Any of the embodiments described above could be used in several additional applications described below.
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FIG. 19 , in one example tracking andmonitoring system 100, thetracking device 10 could be used to monitor one or more children and/or other person in a largepublic setting 102, such as an amusement ortheme park 102. Thepark 102 includes one or more controlled entrances/exits 107 to a plurality of attractions 103 (such as rides or stores) that may include POS 104 computers. - One or more parent/adult/
guardians 110 would be giving atracking device 10 secured to them by key. Everychild 108 that enters thepark 102 through the turnstiles would be given atracking device 10 secured to them by key. Everychild tracking device 10 is scanned and logged, such as by RF or Bluetooth scanners, to register eachtracking device 10 to each child. Everychild 108 in each family or group (and their associated tracking device 10) is associated with thetracking device 10 logged in a guardian electronic profile through thetracking device 10 and contact information. Thetracking devices 10 of thechildren 108 are associated with thetracking devices 10 of theguardians 110 at aregistration computer 106 near theentrance 107. Thetracking devices 10 are tracked bygps satellites 58, communication circuitry (e.g. cell tower triangulation) as described above and/or by local RF (e.g. Bluetooth)transceivers 112 located through thepark 102. Thelocal transceivers 112 may be necessary inside buildings or inside theattractions 103, where cell tower and/orgps satellite 58 signals do not reach. - In the
park 102, theserver 64 tracks the locations of all of thetracking devices 10. Theserver 64 repeatedly monitors the locations of thetracking devices 10 relative to the associations between the tracking devices 10 (e.g. guardian/child), the relative locations of the associateddevices 10, the boundaries of the park and other criteria. For example, theserver 64 may set aradius 116 around eachguardian tracking device 10. If theserver 64 detects that one of the associatedchild tracking devices 10 is outside the radius 116 (or outside both or all of the radii from theguardians 110, if there are two or more guardians 110) or outside the park boundaries, an alert may be sent to the guardian 110 (via the tracking device 10) and to the child 108 (such as by activating the alerts on thetracking device 10, such as flashing light, audible alerts, etc). -
Kiosks 114 may be set up at various locations. Thekiosks 114 are computers with displays (such as touch screen displays) with readers capable of reading the parent'stracking device 10 for authentication. After authentication, thekiosk 114 will display the current location of all thetracking devices 10 that are associated with the guardian'stracking device 10. Thekiosk 114 will also give the guardian the option of activating the “lost child alert” (e.g. flashing light, audible alerts, etc) on any particular associatedchild tracking device 10. This will attract assistance from park employees to the missing child. - The
kiosks 114 may also display the location of associatedguardian tracking devices 10. For example, a group that has split into smaller groups may want to reconnect, such as a family where theolder children 108 go to oneride 103 with oneguardian 110 and theyounger children 108 go to anotherride 103 with anotherguardian 110. This is also useful for school groups, church groups, multiple families or other larger groups traveling together, so that they can reconnect sometimes. - Park personnel will have access to the
tracking system 100 to locate aguardian 110 orchild 108 when requested by a person (guardian 110 or child 108) having an associated tracking device. - Family/Group of (1 to 10 or 20)
kid bracelets 10 are associated with one ormore adult bracelets 10. When achild 108 is separated or has breached theperimeter fence radius 116 from the family/group (i.e. it is detected that the child is separated from the guardian by a distance exceeding a threshold or the child has left a pre-determined perimeter, such as the boundaries of the park), theparent tracking device 10 is alerted. - When the parent/
guardian 110 is separated or has breached a perimeter fence radius (not shown) from the children/group 108 the entiregroup tracking devices 10 are activated or alerted. - This information below explains how the analysis's tracking & monitoring software on
server 64 can be used in abracelet 10 while being secured to the body by key. In addition, it can operate in conjunction with thebracelets 10 as well. This trackingbracelet 10 is designed for consumers that visit amusement parks, theme parks, and many more public places. - Analytics Software, Product Analysis, Purchase Activity, Monitoring Consumer's Travel
- Each consumer that enters the
amusement park 102 will have the option to wear a productanalysis tracking bracelet 10 that will be secured by key. Thetracking devices 10 could provide this function in addition to the child tracking function, or the bracelet could simply include a barcode. The consumer will register their (name, race, age, residents, and est.) on a survey card that is logged in theserver 64. The consumer's information will be logged with the analysis tracking bracelet barcode or thechild tracking device 10. - As the consumer travels throughout the
amusement park 102 theanalysis tracking bracelet 10 monitors the purchase activities and consumer's travel. When the consumer makes a purchase, the cashier scans thebracelet 10 first, before scanning the consumer merchandise. Thebracelet 10 can be associated with a payment method, such as a room account, credit card, credit account, etc. Forolder children 108, a prepaid account can be associated with thebracelet 10 and used to make limited purchases. The merchandise purchased is then logged to the consumer's information with barcode using normal POS software. The receipt will display merchandise purchased, and the analysis tracking barcode only. The electronic information is stored, and calculated by park personnel for daily analysis onserver 64. - The
tracking device 10, via activation by the short-range communication could be used to play audio and/or video presentations, such as pre-recorded information at selected locations, advertisements, discounts, rides, stores, products, etc. - Armed Forces
- The Armed Forces officers can track and monitor the soldiers in the field by central server. The soldiers' health, vital signs, and their location are tracked and monitored with a bracelet. The soldier's body can be located after loss of life.
- The bracelet will provide identity, passport, health record, dental records, organ donor information, allergies, and contact information as a secondary ID.
- This information is only accessed by Armed Forces Officers. This process will be activated by scanning the bracelet or Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or RF connection technology, and or GPS tracking technology. Same as the computer scan system for theme parks.
- Hospital's Emergency Room Procedures
- ER Optional Bracelet Design
- Throwaway/Disposable Bracelets with temporary key or other types of locking mechanism and health monitoring capabilities. Such as heart rate, temperature, blood pressure and other health vital signs.
- Hospitals provide each patient that comes in the ER a bracelet to monitor health vital signs, from a server that is located in the facility or communicate with main server, while the patient is waiting to be seen by the doctor.
- A heart monitoring chest strap can be used in the ER while waiting to be seen by the doctor. Doctors can also monitor the patient's health at home. The heart monitoring strap will monitor heart rate and have two body temperature sensors, which are located on the strap below the underarm area. The strap will optionally have a flexible cable in between the material (to prevent removal), and a key lock mechanism. The strap will either transmit information directly to a server or directly to the bracelet, which will relay it to a server. The strap will be tracked and monitored by a server in the hospital or a
company 24/7 station/server call center. Doctors and staff members can access the information through website, software application on a smart phone, and or contact 24/7 station/server call center. - The bracelet will beep or light up when the vital signs have reach in normal health vitals. The patient will immediately return to the front desk or be notified by hospital staff member.
- Patients can be released from the hospital for home care, and the doctors can have access to their vital signs, medical condition, and medical history through a bracelet. The information is accessed through application software on their smart phone or website server or by contacting
company 24/7 monitoring station/server. Doctors and staff members can access the information through website or and software application on a smart phone. - Patients that own a bracelet prescribed to them by their doctor and enter the ER with the bracelet on, will make for easy access to their current vital signs, medical condition, allergies, and medical history records.
- This process will be activated by scanning the bracelet or Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or RF connection technology. Same as the computer scan system for theme parks.
- Emergency Accident
- At the scene of an emergency where the person is unconscious and has no identification, the bracelet can be used to provide information about the current health vitals, medical history, allergies, and doctors contact information.
- The emergency crew can access the server through application software on a smart phone or a computer that will allow immediate access to company website, and or
contact company 24/7 monitoring station/server. - The patient personal information can be accessed after the wristband has been scanned by a compatible device or Wi-Fi, Bluetooth; RF connection technology has been activated.
- The patient information is protected by security procedures. Only the patient and licensed medical professionals can access the medical information through user name and pass code.
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- Fashionable rubber band that one size fits all wrists and come in many colors, and is imbedded with a health monitoring chip/sensor inside it. Such as heart rate, temperature, blood pressure and other health vital signs are monitored.
- Providing each athlete a light weight rubber band to monitor their vital signs and health while performing and practicing.
- The team trainer and coaches can monitor the health of their team players from a local server, smart phone application software, and or contact company station/server.
- Traveling
- People travel every day internationally and domestically and lose their identification and personal information.
- The bracelet will provide identity, passport, health record, dental records, organ donor information, allergies, and contact information as a secondary ID.
- The information can be accessed through application software on a smart phone, website, by user name and pass code, and or by
company 24/7 monitoring station/server. - Referring to
FIG. 21 , thetracking device 10 can also be used for pets. Again, GPS can be used for outdoor tracking Short-range communications can be used for indoor tracking Indoor and outdoor perimeter fences can be defined and monitored. Alerts (flashing lights, audible alerts, etc) can also be provided. - Emergency Room Doctor & Triage 2nd Nurse
- The ER Triage Second Nurse health station is a private secure closed in booth or room. Each patient will have the option to pick a pre-package labeled health container kit that meet their request and needs. The instruments inside the kit are used for the health station to perform their specific medical procedures.
- The doctor or medical staff can watch through a video camera as the patients register all their health vitals and medical condition information. The doctor or medical staff can communicate with the patient inside the health station by speaker or telephone for more serious concerns and provide more instructions or request.
- The health station will have the capability to log and register the patients by scanning their identification card (I.D.), insurance card, and or by their health bracelet. This will immediately pull up all their health records and register all their current health vitals that are being taking inside the booth. The patient can enter their email for electronic receipt.
- The health station will track, monitor, and detect for the following blood pressure, body temperature, vitals sign, HIV blood test, blood oxygen, blood testing, drug screening, pregnancy test, height, weight, and alcohol breathalyzer.
- The computer touch screen will provide a list of questions with an automated voice that will ask a sequence of health questions. For example: What is your reason for visiting the Emergency Room today?
- The health station will have its own secure biohazard container to receive blood, and dispose all used medical supplies, to prevent blood borne pathogens.
- The health station computer will register all patients into the ER log sheet to be seen by the doctor.
- The medical staff can monitor multiple health stations through a video monitor to move the triage procedures more conveniently. The medical staff can also retrieve the health information from a computer or software application on a smart phone to help speed their diagnoses.
- Although an example embodiment has been disclosed, a worker of ordinary skill in this art would recognize that certain modifications would come within the scope of the claims. For that reason, the following claims should be studied to determine their true scope and content.
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1. A method for monitoring a child in a park including the steps of:
a) assigning a child tracking device to the child;
b) assigning a guardian tracking device to a guardian of the child;
c) associating the child tracking device with the guardian tracking device; and
d) monitoring a location of the child tracking device in the park.
2. The method of claim 1 further including the step of monitoring a location of the guardian tracking device.
3. The method of claim 2 further including the step of monitoring relative locations of the guardian tracking device and the child tracking device.
4. The method of claim 2 further including the step of monitoring a distance between the guardian tracking device and the child tracking device and generating an alert based upon the distance.
5. The method of claim 4 further including the step of monitoring the location of the child tracking device relative to a park boundary and generating an alert based upon the relative locations of the child tracking device and the park boundary.
6. The method of claim 4 wherein the step of generating an alert includes the step of activating a visual alert on the child tracking device.
7. The method of claim 3 wherein said step d) is performed using gps outdoors and using local wireless communication connections indoors.
8. The method of claim 1 further including the step of displaying the child tracking device on a kiosk after authenticating the guardian tracking device.
9. The method of claim 1 further including the step of monitoring purchases associated with the guardian tracking device.
10. The method of claim 9 further including the step of associating a payment method for the purchases with the guardian tracking device.
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